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GALAXY HOTEL IRAKLIO - FACT SHEET Official Category: 5 Stars Deluxe Address: 75 Dimokratias Avenue – 71306 Heraklion, Crete – Greece For map please see Appendix B Telephone: +30 2810 238812 Fax: +30 2810 211211 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.galaxyhotel.com (or www.economouhotels.com) GDS Codes: GALILEO ON44067 AMADEUS ONHERGAL SABRE ON17236 WORLDSPAN ON42691 Airport codes: Heraklion (HER), Chania (CHQ) Map Coordinates: 35.330523, 25.138348 (For map please see Appendix B) Local time: GMT +2hrs Open: All year Year Opened: 1979 Last complete Renovation: 2008 (complete) – Annually since (partial renovations) Building & Architecture: Architects: Antonis Stylianidis (initial development 1979), Stelios Demou (complete renovation 2008) Exterior: Modern, linear style, 3 wings (6, 4 & 3 floors). Circular building with serene garden and pool in the middle Interior: Elegant luxury with extensive use of wood, carpeting, stone and fabrics Elevators: 2 guest (Thyssen), 1 staff, 1 freight Staircases: 1 guest, 2 staff Number of Rooms: 127 Room Types: 104 Superior Rooms (average bay area 19m2 inc bathroom) 20 Executive Rooms (average bay area 30m2 inc bathroom) 3 Executive Suites (average bay area 36m2 inc bathroom) 22 Triple rooms available (with real third beds not rollaways) 14 Family (interconnecting) rooms available (7 sets of two rooms) All rooms feature anatomical Simmons® beds and mattresses (Queen, Double and King bed sizes available) Complimentary baby cots Pure Wellness (allergyfriendly) rooms available Disabled room available Nonsmoking rooms available GALAXY HOTEL IRAKLIO FACT SHEET (DECEMBER 2017) 1 Room Features: General Complimentary WiFi Complimentary handy smartphone with unlimited calls and 4G internet Individuallycontrolled independent air conditioning Satellite LCD TV (with CNN & BBC World among other international channels) Fullystocked mini bar including local snacks Plush custommade anti allergenic wool carpeting in bedroom Luxurious curtains and blackout drapes Doubleglazed windows for sound and weather proofing Wellplaced power outlets Electronic safe box (laptop computer size) Conveniently placed lights including adjustable LED bedside reading lights and mood lamps Welllit desk – work area Business rooms with oversized work area Sitting area with table and armchair (sofa in Executive Rooms & Suites) Direct phone line with data services (speakerphone & voicemail in Executive Rooms and Suites) Fax machines available (on request) DVD player / sound system (Executive Rooms and Suites – on request in Superior Rooms) Umbrellas (Executive Rooms and Suites – on request in Superior Rooms) Balcony with Pool or City view and retractable clothes line Walkin closet with light (some Executive Rooms) Iron and ironing board (on request) Bedding & Linen Luxury anatomical Simmons® beds and mattresses Selection of highquality down pillows with varying hardness Topquality pure Egyptian cotton bed linens and duvets Bathroom Topquality pure Egyptian cotton towels (including oversized bath towels and washcloths, terry bathrobes and slippers) Luxurious, spa grade bathroom amenities including a wide selection of personal hygiene items (shaving, dental, shoe shine, shoe horn, sewing kit etc.) Spacious, crystal showercabin or tub with excellent water proofing and ideal water pressure with massage shower head Powerful hairdryer and magnifying makeup mirror in bathrooms Telephone in bathrooms Jacuzzi® bathtubs in all Executive Suites and select Executive Rooms Italian stone/tile flooring and wall covering GALAXY HOTEL IRAKLIO FACT SHEET (DECEMBER 2017) 2 Dining Complimentary coffee & tea making facilities (Executive Rooms and Suites) Nespresso machine with complimentary coffee (Executive Rooms and Suites) Room Service, inroom dining Ice buckets, ice service Services Daily housekeeping service Turndown service (for certain roomtypes and packages) Laundry, pressing and drycleaning service (sameday service available) Complimentary parking and valet service Luggage storage Special requests (anniversaries, birthdays, celebrations, in room bouquets etc.) Transfer services Car rental Golf reservations and special green fees at the 18hole Crete Golf Club 24hour complimentary Business Centre 24hour security 24hour Reception / Concierge 24hour complimentary fullyequipped gym and hammam (other treatments with charge) Internet access: Complimentary WiFi access in all rooms and all public areas (including all meeting rooms) Parking: Complimentary private outdoor parking area Hotel dedicated street parking Complimentary valet service Families: Special rates and meal plans for families with children. Complimentary baby cots and baby items (linen, bathrobes, sterilizers) Complimentary gifts and treats for children Babysitting (on request) Swimming Pool: Freshwater swimming pool (largest in Heraklion, surrounded by garden, outdoor, open all year, nonheated) Hours 07:00 – 21:00 No lifeguard – Min depth: 0,9m – Max depth: 1,6m Ample pool deck area with complimentary sun loungers, parasols and towels GALAXY HOTEL IRAKLIO FACT SHEET (DECEMBER 2017) 3 Gym / Wellness: Complimentary fullyequipped, air conditioned gym with Nautilus and Bowflex equipment: 2 treadmills, bicycle, free weights, weight machine, bench, yoga mats Satellite LCD TV in front of each treadmill Complimentary marble steam room Air conditioned massage room (by appointment with charge) Marble bathrooms, changing area with lockers and hairdryer, marble shower with luxury amenities Towels, mineral water Open 24 hours Golf: Partner, coowner hotel of the 18hole PGA Crete Golf Club (located in Hersonissos, 25km east of the Hotel). Galaxy guests receive reduced green fees and priority tee times. Internet Corner: Complimentary use of desktop PC with complimentary Internet access Printing, photocopying, binding, laminating, typing, translating and other services (with charge) Dining: Excellence in food & beverage with inspiration and ingredients from Crete. We use organic extra virgin olive oil from our own farms in Dafnes outside Heraklion. Our Breakfast with over 150 daily buffet items is famous and awarded as a top Greek Breakfast by the Hellenic Hotel Federation 2 Restaurants (open all day), Room Service (24-hrs), Pool Deck, VIP Catering Vetri Restaurant: with a view of the pool, indoor & outdoor (by the pool) dining. Breakfast, lunch, drinks, dinner (dinner in the summer months only). Mediterranean / gourmet Cretan cuisine. Per Se Lounge (& Bar): on lobby level, indoor & outdoor dining (overlooking the pool or avenue). Continental breakfast, lunch, classic snacks, dinner, drinks. Soft DJ music. Mediterranean / gourmet Cretan cuisine. 2 Bars, in lobby and in lounge. Room Service: with a wide selection from our restaurant menus. Limited menu after midnight. Pool Deck: Light meals, snacks, salads, cocktails by the pool. VIP Catering: we specialize in private aircraft catering, from sushi to crew meals. In addition, we can serve in your location. Meetings & Events: 9 meeting rooms, most with natural light and view / access to the pool and pool area – For capacities see Appendix A Indoor and outdoor dining available Meeting, event, wedding planning available Contact us at +30 2810 238812 or [email protected] GALAXY HOTEL IRAKLIO FACT SHEET (DECEMBER 2017) 4 Conference Center Equipment and Services: Independent sound, dimmable light and air condition control in each room Complimentary WiFi & wired Internet access Conference panel wired microphone system installation Wireless lapel and handheld microphones Amplifiers Sound system Podium Data video projector Large projection screens Laser pointers Plasma TVs (for projection as well) Flip charts & markers Pens & notepads CD, DVD & VHS players Laptop computers Computer monitors Overhead slide projector Lectern Stage Dance floor Independent telephone lines (& Data) Video conferencing capability Threephase electric power outlets Disabled accessibility Cloakroom Translation and secretarial services (with or without booths) Conference reception & registration services All other services and facilities available upon request. Facilities for the disabled: Guest room for individuals with reduced mobility Public WC for individuals with reduced mobility Access to public areas (restaurants, pool area, meeting rooms) Health, Safety & the Environment: Advanced, centrallymonitored fire safety including smoke/fire detectors and automatic sprinklers Fire exits, safety lights, fire alarms and extinguishers in all corridors and public areas Automatic emergency electric generator Fireproof and safety certified guest room doors with electronic keycard system Oncall Doctor available Nonsmoking rooms Electricity saving devices in rooms LED and low consumption lights throughout Computerized remotecontrolled lighting and air conditioning systems Recycling programme 24hour security GALAXY HOTEL IRAKLIO FACT SHEET (DECEMBER 2017) 5 Awards: Tripadvisor: Certificate of Excellence 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Travellers’ Choice Winner Luxury, Top 25, Trendiest Expedia: Only VIP+ hotel in area and awarded top VIP Hotel Insiders’ Select Award Hellenic Hotel Federation: Award for Greek Breakfast Zoover: Recommended Hotel, Top City Hotel Holidaycheck: Recommended Hotel Saveur Magazine: Top Destination for Accommodation and Gastronomy in Crete and Greece Other: Check in / out time: 14:00 / 12:00 Electricity 220V AC (50 Hz) Electrical outlet adapters,